The
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and
independent organisation with the exclusively humanitarian mission to protect
the lives and dignity of victims of war and internal violence and to provide
them with assistance.
It
also endeavours to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening
International Humanitarian Law and universal humanitarian principles.
The
ICRC’s Somalia Delegation in Nairobi implements the institution’s humanitarian
activities in Somalia and is seeking an experienced and highly motivated person
to fill the position mentioned below, which will be based in Nairobi but with
frequent traveling to Somalia.
Information Technology (IT) Technician
The
Responsibilities:
- He/she
will be based in Kenya with frequent travelling to Somalia for providing
IT/Technical support to the divers offices in Somalia;
- Provide
support by assisting computer users on a day today basis;
- Ensure
proper functioning of computers, printers and the network environment;
- Assist
in the introduction of computer technologies and ensure error free
standard software and hardware installation and configuration on
workstations according to ICRC policy;
- Install
and maintain the telephone network system;
- Install
and maintain connectivity devices on ICRC LAN’s;
- Train,
support and advise computer, radio and telephone users in the region;
- Administer
and maintain IT inventory;
- Plan,
install, maintain and repair all the radio communication systems (i.e.
Mobile & fixed radio installations, repeaters, operational radio room)
The
Requirements:
- Kenyan
residence and holding a valid National passport;
- Degree
or Diploma in Information Technology;
- Professional
certification in a Network Operating System or Software Development;
- Good
knowledge of computer culture, utilities, printers and peripherals;
- Experience
in HF & VHF radio installations, VSAT and Satellite technologies;
- At
least three years experience in Network Administration;
- Good
knowledge of English and Somali language;
- Flexibility
and willingness to travel in Somalia and to spend short-medium periods in
the field.
The
Profile:
ICRC
is looking for young and energetic individuals who have good organisational,
interpersonal and communication skills.
The
successful candidates should have a sense of analysis and initiative, the
ability to work independently and in a team.
The
above position demand flexibility and the ability to work under pressure in
difficult context. Weekly trip to Mogadishu (Somalia) and other parts of
Somalia on request.
Interested
persons (of Somali nationality or origin), with the required background and
experience are invited to submit their application to the Head of Human
Resources on the below address, before 20th March 2013.
Please
include: Copies of ID papers, detailed curriculum vitae, current and expected
remuneration and contact details of three referees.
Please
note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing
will lead to automatic disqualification
International
Committee of the Red Cross, Nairobi Regional Delegation,
Denis Pritt Road,
Denis Pritt Road,
P.O.Box
73226,
Nairobi,
00200, Kenya:
E-mail:
nai_hr@icrc.org